@tweetypie.bsky.social
Socialist and Green. Like photography, birds and landscapes. And Cats! Free Palestine 🇵🇸
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FINAL CALL to join my acclaimed (no, really) online comedy writing workshop HOW TO SUCCEED AS A COMEDY WRITER this Friday 18th from 10:30am to 4:00pm.
Hurry, while comedy is still funny.
www.euroscript.co.uk/how-to-succe...
Hurry, while comedy is still funny.
www.euroscript.co.uk/how-to-succe...
HOW TO SUCCEED as a Comedy Writer
Write funny, sell funny.
www.euroscript.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
FINAL CALL to join my acclaimed (no, really) online comedy writing workshop HOW TO SUCCEED AS A COMEDY WRITER this Friday 18th from 10:30am to 4:00pm.
Hurry, while comedy is still funny.
www.euroscript.co.uk/how-to-succe...
Hurry, while comedy is still funny.
www.euroscript.co.uk/how-to-succe...
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"Do BBC news work for Reform?"
via Harry Eccles
via Harry Eccles
September 16, 2026 at 8:55 AM
"Do BBC news work for Reform?"
via Harry Eccles
via Harry Eccles
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Debunking The Claim That Macklemore Has A “History Of Antisemitism”
People who defend Israel’s actions in Gaza consistently act in bad faith. Of course they do. They support genocide. They’re bad people.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/debunking-...
People who defend Israel’s actions in Gaza consistently act in bad faith. Of course they do. They support genocide. They’re bad people.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/debunking-...
Debunking The Claim That Macklemore Has A "History Of Antisemitism"
Video reading by Tim Foley:
www.caitlinjohnst.one
September 16, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Debunking The Claim That Macklemore Has A “History Of Antisemitism”
People who defend Israel’s actions in Gaza consistently act in bad faith. Of course they do. They support genocide. They’re bad people.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/debunking-...
People who defend Israel’s actions in Gaza consistently act in bad faith. Of course they do. They support genocide. They’re bad people.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/debunking-...
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11/ Sen. Elizabeth Warren said there was no legal basis for a president to control an offshore account funded by assets seized by the U.S. military. She called it the kind of arrangement that would attract a corrupt politician, with $500 million at stake. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Trump is sending funds from Venezuela oil to a bank in Qatar: report
Senior officials claim Gulf state provides neutral location to store proceeds from which they can be moved safely and without risk of seizure
www.the-independent.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:36 PM
11/ Sen. Elizabeth Warren said there was no legal basis for a president to control an offshore account funded by assets seized by the U.S. military. She called it the kind of arrangement that would attract a corrupt politician, with $500 million at stake. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
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1/ In 2018, Atlas Network funded a campaign to weaken Venezuela’s state oil monopoly. In 2026, U.S. forces captured its president, Washington took control of its oil, & Venezuela opened the industry to private companies. That sequence deserves scrutiny. #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy
September 16, 2026 at 12:36 PM
1/ In 2018, Atlas Network funded a campaign to weaken Venezuela’s state oil monopoly. In 2026, U.S. forces captured its president, Washington took control of its oil, & Venezuela opened the industry to private companies. That sequence deserves scrutiny. #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy
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The right to vote is one of the most fundamental parts of our democracy. Check your voter registration at IWillVote.com and make a plan to vote early or on Election Day on November 3.
September 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The right to vote is one of the most fundamental parts of our democracy. Check your voter registration at IWillVote.com and make a plan to vote early or on Election Day on November 3.
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Wages taxed at rates of 20%-45%. Earners also pay national insurance.
Capital gains taxed at rates of 18% to 24%.
By taxing capital gains at the same rates as wages £12bn to £14bn could be raised. More, if NI charged.
Why are workers taxed at higher rates than return on wealth
Will the govt act?
Capital gains taxed at rates of 18% to 24%.
By taxing capital gains at the same rates as wages £12bn to £14bn could be raised. More, if NI charged.
Why are workers taxed at higher rates than return on wealth
Will the govt act?
Here’s how the chancellor can raise the billions needed to improve the quality of life of millions
Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Mi...
leftfootforward.org
September 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Wages taxed at rates of 20%-45%. Earners also pay national insurance.
Capital gains taxed at rates of 18% to 24%.
By taxing capital gains at the same rates as wages £12bn to £14bn could be raised. More, if NI charged.
Why are workers taxed at higher rates than return on wealth
Will the govt act?
Capital gains taxed at rates of 18% to 24%.
By taxing capital gains at the same rates as wages £12bn to £14bn could be raised. More, if NI charged.
Why are workers taxed at higher rates than return on wealth
Will the govt act?
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Dan Thomas? Didn't know him, never even met him.
September 16, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Dan Thomas? Didn't know him, never even met him.
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Crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy.
This is more than that. Politicians are bought by corporations and the super rich.
Normal people can't compete in the auction.
Must ban all political donations. Let parties be funded by modest membership fees and public money.
This is more than that. Politicians are bought by corporations and the super rich.
Normal people can't compete in the auction.
Must ban all political donations. Let parties be funded by modest membership fees and public money.
The Guardian view on Reform UK: crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy | Editorial
Editorial: The vast sums given to Nigel Farage’s party in recent days must lead to action on political funding
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy.
This is more than that. Politicians are bought by corporations and the super rich.
Normal people can't compete in the auction.
Must ban all political donations. Let parties be funded by modest membership fees and public money.
This is more than that. Politicians are bought by corporations and the super rich.
Normal people can't compete in the auction.
Must ban all political donations. Let parties be funded by modest membership fees and public money.
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During the big waves of privatisation in the 1980s and 1990s, the debate was framed around who can manage production more efficiently, the state or capital. Everyone bought into this frame and we forgot the more important question, which is who gets to decide what is produced, and for whose benefit.
September 16, 2026 at 9:53 AM
During the big waves of privatisation in the 1980s and 1990s, the debate was framed around who can manage production more efficiently, the state or capital. Everyone bought into this frame and we forgot the more important question, which is who gets to decide what is produced, and for whose benefit.
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The clock is ticking. We have to act now.
Vote Green on October 8th. 💚
Vote Green on October 8th. 💚
September 16, 2026 at 10:05 AM
The clock is ticking. We have to act now.
Vote Green on October 8th. 💚
Vote Green on October 8th. 💚
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In 2024-25 HMRC failed to collect £59.2bn of tax; £500bn since 2010.
£12.8bn lost through profit shifting by multinational corporations.
Promoters of a business rates avoidance scheme boasted that they have deprived local councils of £500m.
Billions can be raised by ending abuses.
£12.8bn lost through profit shifting by multinational corporations.
Promoters of a business rates avoidance scheme boasted that they have deprived local councils of £500m.
Billions can be raised by ending abuses.
Here’s how the chancellor can raise the billions needed to improve the quality of life of millions
Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Mi...
leftfootforward.org
September 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM
In 2024-25 HMRC failed to collect £59.2bn of tax; £500bn since 2010.
£12.8bn lost through profit shifting by multinational corporations.
Promoters of a business rates avoidance scheme boasted that they have deprived local councils of £500m.
Billions can be raised by ending abuses.
£12.8bn lost through profit shifting by multinational corporations.
Promoters of a business rates avoidance scheme boasted that they have deprived local councils of £500m.
Billions can be raised by ending abuses.
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Complaints to watchdog about England water firms jump 84%, up from 8,235 to 15,115.
Complaints about bills, affordability, services.
Millions suffer in silence but don't formally complain.
Sewage dumped, leaks everywhere, customers fleeced, shareholders and execs rewarded.
Complaints about bills, affordability, services.
Millions suffer in silence but don't formally complain.
Sewage dumped, leaks everywhere, customers fleeced, shareholders and execs rewarded.
Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%
Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Complaints to watchdog about England water firms jump 84%, up from 8,235 to 15,115.
Complaints about bills, affordability, services.
Millions suffer in silence but don't formally complain.
Sewage dumped, leaks everywhere, customers fleeced, shareholders and execs rewarded.
Complaints about bills, affordability, services.
Millions suffer in silence but don't formally complain.
Sewage dumped, leaks everywhere, customers fleeced, shareholders and execs rewarded.
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Bank of England and the British financial system were deeply involved in the enslavement and trafficking of millions of African people.
Slavery and colonialism is part of British history.
It should be part of school curriculum, so that we can recognize ourselves and do better.
Slavery and colonialism is part of British history.
It should be part of school curriculum, so that we can recognize ourselves and do better.
Slave-trade wealth was embedded in Britain’s financial system, research finds
Dozens of Bank of England directors and founding subscribers invested in trafficking of enslaved Africans
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Bank of England and the British financial system were deeply involved in the enslavement and trafficking of millions of African people.
Slavery and colonialism is part of British history.
It should be part of school curriculum, so that we can recognize ourselves and do better.
Slavery and colonialism is part of British history.
It should be part of school curriculum, so that we can recognize ourselves and do better.
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Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault.
Last yr Nathan Gill, former Reform UK leader in Wales, received 10.5 years prison sentence for taking bribes to make pro-Russia interviews and speeches.
Taking back control?
Last yr Nathan Gill, former Reform UK leader in Wales, received 10.5 years prison sentence for taking bribes to make pro-Russia interviews and speeches.
Taking back control?
Reform's Dan Thomas resigns as Wales leader after arrest
Thomas said he has done nothing wrong as Gwent Police confirms arrest on suspicion of assault.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault.
Last yr Nathan Gill, former Reform UK leader in Wales, received 10.5 years prison sentence for taking bribes to make pro-Russia interviews and speeches.
Taking back control?
Last yr Nathan Gill, former Reform UK leader in Wales, received 10.5 years prison sentence for taking bribes to make pro-Russia interviews and speeches.
Taking back control?
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Former Tory Chancellor George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade.
Brexit has brought no economic gains to the UK.
Brexiteers want to cosy up to the US but being the 51st state is no future.
Brexit has brought no economic gains to the UK.
Brexiteers want to cosy up to the US but being the 51st state is no future.
George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade
Ex-Tory chancellor says economy has ‘fallen off a cliff’ since Brexit but rejoining union could be ‘quite simple’
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Former Tory Chancellor George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade.
Brexit has brought no economic gains to the UK.
Brexiteers want to cosy up to the US but being the 51st state is no future.
Brexit has brought no economic gains to the UK.
Brexiteers want to cosy up to the US but being the 51st state is no future.
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Today is National Voter Registration Day — and we're less than 50 days from the midterms.
The best time to check that your voter registration is up to date is right now. And remind your friends and family to do the same.
This is absolutely vital. ⬇️
https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/
The best time to check that your voter registration is up to date is right now. And remind your friends and family to do the same.
This is absolutely vital. ⬇️
https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/
National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus
nationalvoterregistrationday.org
September 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Today is National Voter Registration Day — and we're less than 50 days from the midterms.
The best time to check that your voter registration is up to date is right now. And remind your friends and family to do the same.
This is absolutely vital. ⬇️
https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/
The best time to check that your voter registration is up to date is right now. And remind your friends and family to do the same.
This is absolutely vital. ⬇️
https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/
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I don’t believe the U.S. taxpayer should continue to arm Netanyahu’s government with deadly military equipment.
I believe Netanyahu is a war criminal and that his government has committed genocide in Gaza.
This doesn't make me antisemitic. (I’m Jewish, by the way.)
I believe Netanyahu is a war criminal and that his government has committed genocide in Gaza.
This doesn't make me antisemitic. (I’m Jewish, by the way.)
Trump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years
The pending transfer of the 2,000-pound munition, involved in scores of incidents resulting in civilian casualties, sets
www.washingtonpost.com
September 15, 2026 at 9:45 PM
I don’t believe the U.S. taxpayer should continue to arm Netanyahu’s government with deadly military equipment.
I believe Netanyahu is a war criminal and that his government has committed genocide in Gaza.
This doesn't make me antisemitic. (I’m Jewish, by the way.)
I believe Netanyahu is a war criminal and that his government has committed genocide in Gaza.
This doesn't make me antisemitic. (I’m Jewish, by the way.)
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Don't forget: Intuit also gave $1M to Trump's inauguration.
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to politicians
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must end this vicious cycle.
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to politicians
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must end this vicious cycle.
September 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Don't forget: Intuit also gave $1M to Trump's inauguration.
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to politicians
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must end this vicious cycle.
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to politicians
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must end this vicious cycle.
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As if they weren't bad enough, AI data centers — which Trump strongly supports — could drive a surge in "forever chemical" production.
And that's after Trump's EPA already approved new forever chemical pesticides and rolled back limits on them in our drinking water.
"Make America Healthy Again."
And that's after Trump's EPA already approved new forever chemical pesticides and rolled back limits on them in our drinking water.
"Make America Healthy Again."
Research Warns of Surge in Cancer-Causing Forever Chemicals From AI Data Center Build-Out | Common Dreams
Experts warn of a global surge in PFAS production driven by AI and data centers.
www.commondreams.org
September 15, 2026 at 11:01 PM
As if they weren't bad enough, AI data centers — which Trump strongly supports — could drive a surge in "forever chemical" production.
And that's after Trump's EPA already approved new forever chemical pesticides and rolled back limits on them in our drinking water.
"Make America Healthy Again."
And that's after Trump's EPA already approved new forever chemical pesticides and rolled back limits on them in our drinking water.
"Make America Healthy Again."
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Samuel Alito flew flags used by insurrectionists.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the Jan 6 plot.
Both ruled in favor of Trump's mail-in ballot sabotage.
I don't think I'll ever get over this.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the Jan 6 plot.
Both ruled in favor of Trump's mail-in ballot sabotage.
I don't think I'll ever get over this.
September 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Samuel Alito flew flags used by insurrectionists.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the Jan 6 plot.
Both ruled in favor of Trump's mail-in ballot sabotage.
I don't think I'll ever get over this.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the Jan 6 plot.
Both ruled in favor of Trump's mail-in ballot sabotage.
I don't think I'll ever get over this.
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Israeli forces have detained dozens of young Palestinian men after Israeli settlers, accompanied and protected by the Israeli army, raided the town of Qabalan, south of Nablus.
The young men detained during the incursion (pictured) remain in Israeli custody.
The young men detained during the incursion (pictured) remain in Israeli custody.
September 15, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Israeli forces have detained dozens of young Palestinian men after Israeli settlers, accompanied and protected by the Israeli army, raided the town of Qabalan, south of Nablus.
The young men detained during the incursion (pictured) remain in Israeli custody.
The young men detained during the incursion (pictured) remain in Israeli custody.
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Sanctions countries who are supplying weapons and funds , freeze accounts and assets of individuals and companies who are providing support. Create a new United Nations for Humanity where no one has a veto power
September 14, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Sanctions countries who are supplying weapons and funds , freeze accounts and assets of individuals and companies who are providing support. Create a new United Nations for Humanity where no one has a veto power
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